Striped Kingfisher
Halcyon chelicuti
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Alcedinidae
Striped Kingfisher.
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Halcyon chelicuti
Category
birds
Family
Alcedinidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 43.2 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding striped kingfisher in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 80%, understorey foraging 10%, mid-level vegetation 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 90%; other/unspecified vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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